Job Description

Job details

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Salary:

28,101 - 37,761.00 (including allowances)

Location:

Civic Centre, Gravesend

Working Pattern:

Full time

Hours:

37 hours per week

Closing Date:

28 July 2025

About the role

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The ASB Neighbourhood Officer will be responsible for managing a caseload of ASB cases up to and including taking legal action. They will have knowledge of the ASB Crime and Policing Act 2014 with experience of working closely with key partners both internal and external. Taking a victim-centred approach, they will be responsible for managing anti-social behaviour in accordance with current legislation, tenancy obligations and policies and procedures to ensure our homes and estates provide a safe, pleasant, and welcoming environment for all.

About you

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Good communication skills.
Team player
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to undertake investigations into complex issues and develop file of evidence for use in Court.
Flexibility to meet the needs of the business
An understanding of the legislation available for tackling anti-social behaviour
Experience in court proceedings and working with witnesses.
Ideally qualified to the equivalent to CIH Qualification Framework at level 4. (or NQF Equivalent) in a Housing related subject

Working for Gravesham

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We are committed to delivering to the community and working with us means you are part of delivering the level of growth and improvement our community needs and deserves. A range of services have been provided to over 106,000 people and 4,000 businesses.


The Borough of Gravesham, situated in the north west corner of Kent, covers 25,000 acres of the most varied countryside in south east England. Bordered by the River Thames to the north, it is at the heart of Thames Gateway and has a significant role to play in the regeneration of a major government growth area.

Benefits

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A minimum of 23 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
Membership to Local Government Pension Scheme - Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to over 1000+ instant discounts from favourite retailers, restaurants, food delivery services and attractions via our benefits portal VivUp.
Career development, training opportunities and access to e-learning
Access to eye care vouchers and VDU Glasses
External Occupational Health service
Cycle to Work Scheme
Access to an employee assistance programme 24/7
Hybrid Working - will be restricted, given the operational demands of the role and the business needs.
Free parking
Octopus Electric Vehicles Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Important Information

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Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.


If you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact the recruiting manager, Louise Rayner or the Head of Neighbourhood Services, Kerry Collins, on 01474 337 000.

How to apply

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Please send your CV and supporting statement (max 2 pages of A4) which clearly outlines how you meet the person specification for this role to recruitment@gravesham.gov.uk by 28th July 2025.


All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Human Resources Team on 01474 337374.


Gravesham Borough Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.


Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.

Job profile

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